Dell E4200 User manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ E4200

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup,

software, and troubleshooting information for your computer. For more

information about your operating system, devices, and technologies, see

the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.

Model PP15S

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data

and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,

or death.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

operating systems are not applicable.

____________________

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.

is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Wi-Fi Catcher, DellConnect, and Latitude

ON are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,

and is used by Dell under license; Intel is a registered trademark, and Core is a trademark of Intel

Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows

Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries; TouchStrip is a trademark of UPEK, Inc.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming

the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and

trade names other than its own.

Model PP15S

July 2008 P/N H683D Rev. A00

Contents 3

Contents

1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Back View

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Battery Removal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™

Network Locator

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to the Internet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

. . . . . . . . 14

Transferring Information to a New Computer

. . . . . . 15

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista

®

Operating

System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Microsoft Windows

®

XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4 Contents

4 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power Problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Memory Problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lockups and Software Problems

. . . . . . . . . . 31

Dell Technical Update Service

. . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dell Support Utility

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Dell Diagnostics

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Identifying Drivers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

. . . . . . . . . . 35

Restoring Your Operating System

. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using Microsoft

®

Windows

®

System Restore . . . 38

Using Dell Factory Image Restore

. . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Operating System Media

. . . . . . . . . 40

6 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Technical Support and Customer Service

. . . . . 46

DellConnect™

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Online Services

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

AutoTech Service

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Automated Order-Status Service

. . . . . . . . . . 47

Contents 5

Problems With Your Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Product Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit

. . . . . 48

Before You Call

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Contacting Dell

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6 Contents

About Your Computer 7

About Your Computer

Front View

1 display 2 volume controls

3 power button 4 ambient light sensor

5 network connector 6 USB connector with

PowerShare

7 IEEE 1394 connector 8 memory card reader

2

4

5

1

3

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12

6

7

14

13

17

16

15

8

9

10

8 About Your Computer

Back View

9 keyboard 10 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network

Locator

11 wireless switch 12 fingerprint reader (optional)

13 touch pad 14 touch pad buttons (2)

15 keyboard status lights 16 device status lights

17 Dell Latitude ON™ button

(optional)

1 ExpressCard slot 2 SmartCard slot

3 air vents 4 audio connectors (2)

5 USB/eSATA connector 6 video connector

7 AC adapter connector 8 power light/battery light

9 battery 10 security cable slot

1

2

3

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10

9

About Your Computer 9

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air

vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a

closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the

computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets

hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the

computer.

Battery Removal

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or

explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from

Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a

battery from other computers with your computer.

CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer,

disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect

the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external

cables from the computer.

10 About Your Computer

Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™

Network Locator

Use the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices and the

Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to locate networks. For information about

connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet" on page 14.

wireless switch icon

Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon

Setting Up Your Computer 11

Setting Up Your Computer

Quick Setup

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance

.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,

power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible

cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet

may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the

connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the

cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the

connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

NOTE: Use only Dell provided power AC adapters, types PA-12 Family or PA-20

Family. Use of any other adapter may reduce system performance or damage

system.

1

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer

and to the electrical outlet.

12 Setting Up Your Computer

2

Connect the network cable.

3

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard.

4

Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD player.

5

Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the

computer.

Setting Up Your Computer 13

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least

once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or

other external device, such as a printer.

6

Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to the Internet" on page 14 for

more information.

1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem

3 wireless router 4 laptop with wired connection

5 laptop with wireless connection

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

14 Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a network connection or external

modem and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a DSL or

cable/satellite modem, contact your ISP or cellular phone service for setup

instructions. If you are using an external USB modem, follow the installation

instructions that came with your modem before setting up your dial-up

connection.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP:

1

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2

Double-click the ISP

icon on the Microsoft

®

Windows

®

desktop.

3

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an

Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the appropriate

section below.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you

have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage.

Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, consult the

Connect to the Internet wizard.

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista

®

Operating System

1

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2

Click the Windows Vista Start button™

→

Control Panel

3

Under

Network and Internet,

click

Connect to the Internet

.

4

In the

Connect to the Internet

window, click either

Wireless

,

Broadband

(PPPoE)

or

Dial-up

, depending on how you want to connect:

• Choose

Broadband

if you will use a Wireless Router, DSL, satellite

modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth

®

wireless technology

connection.

• Chose

Dial-up

if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.

Setting Up Your Computer 15

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose

or contact your ISP.

5

Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information

provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Microsoft

Windows

®

XP

1

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2

Click

Start

→

Internet Explorer

→

Connect to the Internet

.

3

In the next window, click the appropriate option:

• If you do not have an ISP, click

Choose from a list of Internet service

providers (ISPs)

.

• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you

did not receive a setup CD, click

Set up my connection manually

.

• If you have a setup CD, click

Use the CD I got from an ISP

.

4

Click

If you selected

Set up my connection manually

in step 3, continue to

step 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the

setup.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

5

Click the appropriate option under

How do you want to connect to the

Internet?

, and click

6

Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista

®

Operating System

1

Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click

Transfer files

and settings

→

Start Windows Easy Transfer.

2

In the

User Account Control

dialog box, click

Continue

.

3

Click

Start a new transfer

or

Continue a transfer in progress

.

4

Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy

Transfer wizard.

16 Setting Up Your Computer

Microsoft Windows

®

XP

Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data

from a source computer to a new computer.

You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial

connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD,

for transfer to the new computer.

NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by

directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two

computers.

For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers,

see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable

Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be

available in certain countries.

For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and

Settings Transfer Wizard.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media

NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional

and may not be included with certain computers.

To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:

1

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

.

2

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen appears,

click

3

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

New Computer

→

4

On the

Do you have a Windows XP CD?

screen, click

I will use the wizard

from the Windows XP CD

→

5

When the

Now go to your old computer

screen appears, go to your old or

source computer. Do

not

click

Setting Up Your Computer 17

To copy data from the old computer:

1

On the old computer, insert the Windows XP

Operating System

media.

2

On the

Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP

screen, click

Perform

additional tasks

.

3

Under

What do you want to do?

, click

Transfer files and settings

→

4

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Old Computer

→

5

On the

Select a transfer method

screen, click the transfer method you prefer.

6

On the

What do you want to transfer?

screen, select the items you want to

transfer and click

After the information has been copied, the

Completing the Collection

Phase

screen appears.

7

Click

Finish

.

To transfer data to the new computer:

1

On the

Now go to your old computer

screen on the new computer, click

2

On the

Where are the files and settings?

screen, select the method you

chose for transferring your settings and files and click

The wizard applies the collected files and settings to your new computer.

3

On the

Finished

screen, click

Finished

, and restart the new computer.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System

Media

To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System

media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup

image file to removable media.

To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and

perform the following steps:

1

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

.

2

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen appears,

click

3

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

New Computer

→

18 Setting Up Your Computer

4

On the

Do you have a Windows XP CD?

screen, click

I want to create a

Wizard Disk in the following drive

→

Next.

5

Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click

OK

.

6

When the disk creation completes and the

Now go to your old

computer

message appears,

do not

click

7

Go to the old computer.

To copy data from the old computer:

1

On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click

Start

→

Run

.

2

In the

Open

field on the

Run

window, browse to the path for

fastwiz

(on

the appropriate removable media) and click

OK

.

3

On the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen, click

4

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Old Computer

→

5

On the

Select a transfer method

screen, click the transfer method you

prefer.

6

On the

What do you want to transfer?

screen, select the items you want to

transfer and click

After the information has been copied, the

Completing the Collection

Phase

screen appears.

7

Click

Finish

.

To transfer data to the new computer:

1

On the

Now go to your old computer

screen on the new computer, click

2

On the

Where are the files and settings?

screen, select the method you

chose for transferring your settings and files and click

instructions on the screen.

The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your

new computer.

When all of the settings and files have been applied, the

Finished

screen

appears.

Setting Up Your Computer 19

3

Click

Finished

and restart the new computer.

NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for

document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old

Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP

Operating System?).

NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in

certain countries.

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